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Finding the Third Proportional to 200,593 and 432,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 200,593 and 432,785 is: 933,745.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,593 : 432,785 = 432,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,593/432,785 = 432,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,593x = 432,785 × 432,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,593x = 187,302,856,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,302,856,225/200,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933,745.73

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